If new personnel are being added to a previously approved protocol, the Principal Investigator must submit a New Personnel Amendment form to iacuc@olemiss.edu.
New animal research personnel (and new Principal Investigators) who will be working with live vertebrate animals must complete the following steps:
1. Complete IACUC required CITI training (click here for instructions):
- Working with the IACUC, and
- Species specific or Wildife, as relevant to the work you will do, and
- Laboratory Chemical Safety, and
- Animal Biosafety
If applicable, complete:
- Aseptic Surgery, for anyone performing surgical techniques
- Minimizing Pain and Distress, for anyone performing procedures with the potential for more than momentary pain and distress
2. Complete other applicable Safety training (biological, bloodborne pathogens, carcinogen, radiation, etc. as needed);
3. Read Asthma and Allergy materials;
4. Complete the Risk Inventory form and submit through the New Personnel Portal.
5. The Attending Veterinarian, Dr. Fyke, will email you after you submit your form to schedule a meeting with you to review, print, and sign your Risk Inventory.
6. Complete Part I and Part II of the Occupational Health Evaluation form.
7. Contact University Health Services for an appointment to be seen by a UM healthcare provider. Be sure to take a printout of both the Occupational Health Evaluation AND Risk Inventory to your appointment.
Students: Call 662-915-7274
Employees: Call 662-915-6550
*Non-UM students/staff/faculty will need to see their personal healthcare provider.
8. After the healthcare provider signs Part III of the Occupational Health Evaluation form, return ONLY that page to the IACUC office (mailbox on first floor of Barr Hall or scan to iacuc@olemiss.edu).
9. The IACUC office will notify you when you have met all the requirements.
10. Obtain surgery proficiency certification (if applicable).
For more information, please email iacuc@olemiss.edu. IACUC Approval MUST be received BEFORE new personnel may work in any animal area.